4:01 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Paul amendment #4272 to H.R. 7148, Minibus Appropriations.
3:57 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on the appropriations process.
3:55 p.m. Senator Capito spoke agains the Paul amendment #4272.
3:52 p.m. Senator Paul called up and spoke on his amendment #4272. Senator Baldwin spoke agains the Paul amendment.
3:42 p.m. Majority Leader Thune got unanimous consent for the following:
The Senate will now proceed to up to 8 roll call votes in relation to the following in relation to H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus (DOD, FSGG, LHHS, T-HUD, Homeland Security, SFOPS):
- 1. Paul amendment #4272
- 2. Schmitt amendment #4241
- 3. Lee amendment #4236
- 4. Lee amendment #4234
- 5. Lee amendment #4286
- 6. Sanders amendment #4290 (60-vote affirmative threshold)
- 7. Merkley amendment #4287
- 8. Passage of Cal. #302, H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus (DOD, FSGG, LHHS, T-HUD, Homeland Security, SFOPS), as amended. (60-vote affirmative threshold)
2:58 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on authoritarianism.
2:43 p.m. Senator McConnell spoke on government funding.
12:32 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on government funding.
12:21 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke on government funding.
11:48 a.m. Senator Graham spoke on government funding. He then yielded for a question from Senator Schmitt.
11:31 a.m. Senator Schmitt spoke on immigration enforcement.
11:23 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on government funding and ICE.
11:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.
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The Senate will convene at 11:00 a.m. and following any leader remarks will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.
Votes are expected during today’s session.
